Fort Ransom State Historic Site

Location of a 200-man military post built in 1867 by Gen. Alfred Terry and named for Civil War Gen. Thomas Ransom. The post was active from 1867 to 1872.

Getting There & Details

Address
3/4 mile southwest
Phone
701-328-2666
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nd.gov/hist
Map
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More Things to Do

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Ransom County Society Museum

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contains local and regional history, ethnic collections…

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Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

T.J. Walker Historical Museum

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A place to slow down.

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Fort Ransom State Park

Fort Ransom is situated in the scenic historic Sheyenne River Valley. A scenic overlook on…

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